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Don't make excuses for your failures from "summary" of The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
When things go wrong, it's easy to start making excuses. We blame external factors, other people, or circumstances beyond our control. But this is a dangerous habit to fall into. Making excuses only serves to absolve us of responsibility for our failures, preventing us from learning and growing from our mistakes. By refusing to make excuses for our failures, we take ownership of our actions and decisions. This empowers us to analyze what went wrong, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes to achieve success in the future. Instead of dwelling on what we could have done differently, we focus on the present moment and take proactive steps towards our goals. Excuses also have a negative impact on o...
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